Thoughts on Ryobi tools

[GripAndRip]

I've been trying out a bunch of Ryobi tools over the last few months and wanted to see what you all think about them. How's your experience been with Ryobi gear? Do you have any favorites or ones you'd steer clear of?

I'm excited to hear your thoughts

 

[Ben]

I've been trying out a bunch of Ryobi tools over the last few months and wanted to see what you all think about them. How's your experience been with Ryobi gear? Do you have any favorites or ones you'd steer clear of?

I'm excited to hear your thoughts

Years ago I got a Ryobi string trimmer. Then the attachment for a hedge trimmer then the...

But the motor burned out and I was out a bunch of tools at one go. I have a drywall cutter from Ryobi that is light duty. It is on semi-perminant loan to a friend. It still works.

I am almost a tool snob. Not a Starett, Milwaukee, Mac Tool, level snob because I don't use tools for work but as a hobby. I do prefer DeWalt 20v tools.

But if one doesn't beat their tools and don't need them from work Ryobi is a budget friendly brand.

My 2 cents

B8

 

[BigR]

Years ago I got a Ryobi string trimmer. Then the attachment for a hedge trimmer then the...

But the motor burned out and I was out a bunch of tools at one go. I have a drywall cutter from Ryobi that is light duty. It is on semi-perminant loan to a friend. It still works.

I am almost a tool snob. Not a Starett, Milwaukee, Mac Tool, level snob because I don't use tools for work but as a hobby. I do prefer DeWalt 20v tools.

But if one doesn't beat their tools and don't need them from work Ryobi is a budget friendly brand.

My 2 cents

B8

They have lots of different ones for all uses. I like the cordless rotary tool. Very handy when working on cars. For instance grinding the heads off rusted license plate bolts with the cutoff wheel attachment. Angle grinder for sure. You need to keep the lever pushed to keep it working, like a dead man's switch. My HF corded angle grinder had an on off switch that was not momentary; that was dangerous.

Look at Home Depot and you will see they have all kinds of crazy tools that use the same battery.

John in Prescott

 

[bridger]

Ryobi is an interesting company in that they make mostly mid range homeowner grade tools but they have been at the leading edge of innovative pro grade stuff a few times. They were first with a heavy duty 3hp plunge router and the bt3000 table saw was revolutionary. The ap10 was I believe the first lunchbox planer.

However most of their homeowner line up will not perform to professional use standards. You just have to know what your needs are.

 

[oldguy]

You will be happier with a Milwaukie

 

[mustang72]

Stay away from their gas powered hand held blower. ( https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-160-MPH-520-CFM-25cc-Gas-Jet-Fan-Leaf-Blower-RY25AXB/206481707) The internal turbines are plastic. They fail after a year or two. It use to be no big deal as you could buy replacement turbines for $10-15 on line.....no longer. Ryobi has discontinued those parts so when it fails it's just a big paperweight! Worst part is that Ryobi continues to sell this unit. Disgraceful.

 

[lawntroll]

Ryobi Caulking gun, 1/2 drive impact and powered drain snake all battery powered are excellent. The only Milwaukee tool that I have are the 5inch grinder and the porta band saw corded tools the battery tools NEVER held up to Foundry dust/sand or ceramic/glass dust like my Dewalt battery tools.